Title: Celebrating Post-Event Relaxation: Lordships Graffalo’s Well-Deserved Vacation
There’s nothing much that we love more after a big event weekend than seeing all of the incredible horses enjoying their well-deserved vacations after. Ros Canter’s two-time Badminton winner, Lordships Graffalo, shows us exactly how to get that vacation mode activated, and we’re very here for it!
Oh Walter! What a way to spend your first day as double Badminton champion. Thank you buddy.
U.S. Events Opening for Entries Today
- Twin Rivers Summer H.T. (CA)
- Inavale Farm H.T. (OR)
- Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (GA)
- Larkin Hill H.T. (NY)
- Full Moon Farm’s Aloha H.T. (MD)
- The Maryland International & H.T. (MD)
U.S. Events Closing Entries Today
- Equestrians’ Institute H.T. (WA)
- IEA Horse Trials (IN)
- The Spring Event at Archer (WY)
- Ocala Summer H.T. I (FL)
- Essex H.T. (NJ)
- GMHA June H.T. (VT)
- Poplar Place June H.T. (GA)
- MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs (MD)
- Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club Spring H.T. (NY)
News & Reading
At Full Moon Farm last fall, 16-year-old Miriam Keefer made her recognized Novice debut with Master Magician (“Micky”), finishing second and qualifying for both the AEC and the Waredaca Classic Three-Day. It was a solid result that marked a new milestone for the pair — but for Miriam, whose path to the start box began in the Democratic Republic of Congo before she was adopted at age 4, it was also part of a much bigger story.
If there’s one thing Cole Horn doesn’t do, it’s sit still. Despite breaking three collarbones and shattering his leg in the last two years, the 26-year-old pro was back in the saddle just days after his latest injury—and back in the winner’s circle shortly after that. Cole and MBF Cooley Permission To Land, aka “Landon”, won their first Advanced at Stable View earlier this month, then followed it up with a top-three finish at Tryon this past weekend. It’s been a long road with plenty of setbacks, but Cole’s not one to shy away from the grind — or the comeback story.
We were heartbroken to hear of the loss of Romantic, Rosie Bradley-Hole’s brilliant partner, who was set to return for her second Badminton this year. The pair finished inside the top 20 on Romy’s five-star debut in 2023, and Rosie had her feeling better than ever in the lead-up to this year’s event. Described as brave, honest, and endlessly kind, Romy was everything you’d want in an event horse—and more. Our thoughts are with Rosie, owner Sarah Wild, and all who loved this special mare.
Last call for the $1,000 Maryland International Scholarships! Applications close this Thursday, May 15, so don’t miss your chance. Open to North American-based FEI riders aiming for the CCI1-4 at Maryland International, these four scholarships can help cover entry, stabling, travel, and more.
Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products
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Lucinda and Ellie Fredericks team up to brush up on cross country, and you can learn a thing or two as well.
